Good morning, Rochester.

Eyota Days is celebrating 150 years since its founding — featuring a pop-up museum at the Fire Hall that shows town artifacts — with events like a bean bag tournament, grand parade, and outdoor vending.

Mayor Tyrel Clark said many volunteers played a key role as the festival continues today with a waffle breakfast.

Good Earth Village in Spring Valley held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to mark the completion of two new buildings that add 54 beds in four cabins, bathrooms and a kitchen area that will serve up to 360 campers over eight weeks.

The project cost about $400,000 and was funded by donations from family members + local organizations.

Ms. Flora’s Pathway to Peace opened its doors Saturday on Fifth Avenue Northwest, offering nine-bed sober transitional housing at two Rochester locations — director Stephanie Whitehorn said the program bridges the local housing gap by providing a safe, drug-free environment — and now seeks community donations and volunteer support to expand its services.

Rochester police said a homeless man attacked another man at Soldiers Field Park around 10 a.m. on Wednesday with a metal pole, causing serious facial injuries + the suspect faces felony assault and misdemeanor charges with bail set at $100,000.

Raymond Gurneau Jr., already in Faribault prison for a 2019 burglary conviction, was sentenced to 24 months for using stolen credit cards in Rochester stores+ he pleaded guilty to fraud and computer theft charges based on video evidence from several businesses.

A report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development showed that Rochester gained over 6,100 jobs, leading to a 4.7% annualized growth rate between June 2024 and last month—outpacing job gains seen in other parts of the state.

Docker with Kubernetes Administration Training

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Northrop Community Education — $2490 — Gain essential skills in container management and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes over five days.

I.M.P. Motorsports Autocross Day 1

5-10:30 p.m. — Graham Park - Olmsted County — $22 Adults, $15 Preteens — Experience thrilling motorsports action at the autocross event.

German Language Meetup

4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room — Free entry — Practice your German with speakers of all skill levels in a welcoming environment.

Enterprise Linux System Administration Training

July 28 to August 1 — Northrop Community Education — $2190 — Enhance your Linux skills with in-depth system administration training and hands-on labs.

Myron Elkins Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Mayo Civic Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of country music with rising star Myron Elkins as he headlines a charitable concert.

P’tit Café in Rochester

2-3:30 p.m. — Café Aquí — Free entry — Engage in French conversation while enjoying coffee and delicious treats with fellow enthusiasts.

August Rochester Minnesota Female Entrepreneurs Meet-Up

2:30-3:30 p.m. — Collider Foundation — Free entry — Collaborate on content creation while connecting with fellow female entrepreneurs in Rochester.

Let's Speak German

4-6 p.m. — Define Conference Room — Free entry — Practice your German in a friendly atmosphere with coffee and snacks available.

Avey Grouws Band Concert

5:30-8:00 p.m. — John Withers Sports Complex — Free entry — Experience an evening of blues-infused music with the Avey Grouws Band and local food vendors.

Let's Speak German!

4-6 p.m. — Define conference room — Free entry — A welcoming environment for all skill levels to practice German and enjoy coffee and snacks.